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Scripture Color Art

May 17, 2018 By Karen Witemeyer

I am NOT an artist. I have artwork in my house that my grandmother and mother-in-law painted. My uncle and brother are both gifted with wood crafts. There are plenty of artistic genes in the family, but none in me. I have my own artistic outlets - like cross-stitching - but all I really have to do is follow directions. Anything that entails freestyle drawing is not going to end well if I'm holding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith, Friendship Tagged With: Adult Color Art, Scripture Meditation, The Posse

60th anniversary of a church plant

May 15, 2018 By Tamera Alexander

On Sunday, March 6, my son Kurt and I made a quick overnight trip to Atlanta to see my Dad and to attend the 60th anniversary of a church plant that he and mom were core members of all those many years ago. It was the church I grew up in, too. It was such an incredible blessing to be there.   Kurt and Dad that Saturday   The church had such a wonderful celebration that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith, Family, Friendship, History, Inspired by Scripture

The Spiritual Side of a Writing Retreat

April 19, 2018 By Karen Witemeyer

Writing retreats are a wonderful way for authors to feed their creative mind. Discussing ideas, brainstorming plots, sharing marketing tips - the fellowship is invaluable. Yet when you get together with Christian authors, there's an extra element that feeds the soul. This past weekend was the 3rd annual Inkette Retreat. The Inkettes were started by Dani Pettrey, and this wonderful group of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendship, Writing Tagged With: Laura Ingalls Wilder, Samson, Writers Retreat

Help Inspire a Writers Retreat

April 5, 2018 By Karen Witemeyer

I have been blessed to participate in a handful of writing retreats over the years, but one of my favorites is with a group of writers known as the Inkettes. This fun group was started by Dani Pettrey a few years ago, and we've had an annual retreat that meets in a different location each year. Our first year (2016), we went to Hershey, PA. All writers need chocolate, right? Well, not only did … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendship, Writing Tagged With: Writing Retreats

Waco bound!

April 3, 2018 By Tamera Alexander

This past fall, I asked for "must sees, must dos, and must eats" while in Waco, TX because my daughter Kelsey and I were planning a trip to Magnolia Farm. Well... THE TIME HAS COME! We're headed to Waco on Friday!     So for all of you who've been and lived to tell about it, I'd still love to get your two cents about "must dos," if you're willing to share. So far, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family, Friendship, House and home

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